Self-catering cottages and holiday homes in St Austell

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A self-catering holiday in St Austell means your own front door, your own kitchen and your own timetable. St Austell is a town on the south coast, inland from St Austell Bay, and the holiday cottages and homes listed on Cornwall Online are advertised by the people who own them.

From your cottage you can explore Charlestown, Heligan and Mevagissey. Charlestown, Carlyon Bay, Par Sands and Porthpean are all a few minutes' drive away. Every property is let by its owner, so you deal directly with the person who knows it best.

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Self-catering cottages and holiday homes in St Austell

Cornwall Online has 4 properties listed in St Austell.

Mevagissey · Self-catering · sleeps 4

Lantern Cottage in Mevagissey gives you a self-catering holiday let as your base for Cornwall. Days out on foot, by bike or by car start from the door, and you book direct with the people who run it. Wi-Fi / internet access is available.

“The Cottage benefits from a lovely decking area with barbecue. Master bedroom with kingsize bed and double bedroom with two single beds.” – the owner

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Mevagissey · Self-catering · sleeps 8

If Mevagissey is on your list, take a look at Courtyard Cottage, a self-catering holiday let with a beach less than a mile away. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Parking is available for guests.

“Comfortably sleeping 8, this well equipped cottage is perfectly located within Mevagissey, providing an ideal base for exploring the area. Free Wi-Fi, electricity, towels and linen included.” – the owner

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Mevagissey · Self-catering · sleeps 4

If Mevagissey is on your list, take a look at The Old Shop Apartment, a self-catering holiday let with a beach less than a mile away. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency.

“The Old Shop Apartment is a self-contained one bedroom ground floor apartment sleeping two/four people. With all of the rooms on the ground floor, this property is ideal for anyone who prefers not to use stairs and occasional wheelchair users. Sleeps 2 + 2” – the owner

cornwall · Self-catering · sleeps 10

Cornish Seaview Cottages by the sea in cornwall gives you a self-catering holiday let as your base for Cornwall. Days out on foot, by bike or by car start from the door, and you book direct with the people who run it. Larger family groups can be catered for.

“Holidays Cottages on the cornish Coast - enjoy a break in a stunning Cornish coastal location - explore the beautiful beaches and coves of the Cornish Coast” – the owner

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St Austell holidays – FAQs

St Austell is a town on the south coast, inland from St Austell Bay, about 12 miles from Bodmin.

Charlestown, Carlyon Bay, Par Sands and Porthpean are all a few minutes' drive away.

Yes. St Austell station, on the main line from London Paddington, is less than a mile and a half away.

Look for the Pets tag on each listing, then check the owner's pet policy and any extra charges before you book.

Each property links to its own website. You contact and book directly with the owner, who can confirm availability, prices and changeover days. There are no booking fees.

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